Category Archives: ASD

Stop

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Stop   These words of tragedy Emblazoned on notepads and billboards This epidemic of dehumanization This narrowed definition of being Twisted finer and thinner So that it lacks any sensitivity So that the words themselves are A garrote Cutting into … Continue reading →

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To the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Autism and Reframing Tragedy

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Dear Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, I will begin with the words of my son, H: “I am not a tragedy and autism is a part of who I am. Mom – autism means I think differently… and that … Continue reading →

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Karla Fisher and Mark Robert Waldman on God… Big Ideas… the Brain and the connections to Autism

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I like Ted Talks… and  I like Karla’s ASD Page on Facebook. When Karla was asking for perspectives on this Ted Talk by Mark Robert Waldman, well – that was a double whammy and much too much to resist! I … Continue reading →

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Aaaack!! Are we Thankful? Autism and the Family Dinner Party

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Originally posted on Thirty Days of Autism:
Navigating sensory issues, social stress and anxiety for children on the Autism spectrum can be a challenge at any time. However, I was recently asked by a parent for some tips or suggestions…

Posted in Anxiety, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, calm, connections, Cooking with kids, family, inclusion, mentor/apprentice, perspective of others | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Yours, Mine and Ours: autism, self-advocacy, and setting limits

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Originally posted on Thirty Days of Autism:
I have been thinking about limits: the edges of ourselves… that place where we interface with the world. Our limits and where we set them are the control valves for our emotional, social,…

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Disclosing Autism at Work: Strategies and Supports from Karla’s ASD Page

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Learning about Self-advocacy: I have recently been occupied with the ideas and complexities of self-advocacy and disclosure for H (and others). I am accompanying H on his journey – but it is not my journey. As I am connecting with … Continue reading →

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Autistic Travel… And Were Off!!

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

We are on the plane… heading far, far south… to Mexico. Every few years Craig and I have been fortunate to be able to take some time away and do a bit of travelling. In fact, each summer my parents … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Arizona TASH Adventure: A Roadtrip with H – Part 1

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

After a long day of traveling from Vancouver, Canada, H and I are now settled into our hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. We had some great conversations – and discussed the not knowing all of the details – and how that … Continue reading →

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Autism Self-Advocacy – 13 year old style

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H is 13… in some ways he is still so young… but I see him changing and developing in many areas.  I also see that adulthood is looming, and I understand that this next stage is, in some ways, much … Continue reading →

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Beyond these 30 Days… Aaaack! This Autism blog needs a new name!!!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

For the 30 days of April 2012, I made it 13 days of consecutive blogging …not 30 like I did last year …although, I did do a few additional posts here and there.  So, I didn’t post every day… but … Continue reading →

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